Associate Director, TS/MS Analytics & Manufacturing

Eli Lilly and Company; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 123,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan participation

Pension

Vacation benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Well-being benefits

Job summary

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking an Associate Director for Technical Services/Manufacturing Science (TS/MS / MSAT) – Analytical Support in Goochland County, VA. Lead a cross-disciplinary team to enable GMP startup, process qualifications and validations while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

The role requires 5+ years in biopharma and 3+ years in people leadership, with strong analytical method development experience and exceptional communication skills.

Qualifications

• BS, MS, or PhD in biology, biochemistry, chemistry, chemical engineering, or a related scientific discipline, with 5+ years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry
• Minimum of 3+ years in a people leadership role
• Experience in analytical method development for biological drug substance and drug product
• Experience in GMP manufacturing operations and supporting regulatory inspections and audits

Responsibilities

• Support site leadership to build a diverse and capable TS/MS organization with the necessary capability, capacity and culture to operate the facility to the highest standards of excellence
• Lead, develop and retain a high-performing team, fostering a culture of technical excellence, curiosity, accountability and continuous improvement
• Provide coaching, mentorship and performance management to direct reports, ensuring individuals are developed to their full potential, and the team is structured for long-term success
• Determine TS/MS staffing and resource needs to support process operations through facility startup to enable successful process qualifications and validations
• Support the development and implementation of robust control strategies to ensure regulatory compliance and operational excellence through lean principles in a digitally native plant
• Review and approve documentation including procedures, deviation investigations, technical reports, change controls, qualification and validation protocols and summary reports
• Support the project team to deliver the facility to the site lead team ready to operate and on schedule

Skills

Leadership experience

Analytical method development

Biopharmaceutical knowledge

Regulatory compliance understanding

Strong communication

Education

BS/MS/PhD in biology/biochemistry/chemistry/chemical engineering

Job description

Eli Lilly and Company is seeking an Associate Director for Technical Services/Manufacturing Science (TS/MS / MSAT) – Analytical Support in Goochland County, VA. Lead a cross-disciplinary team to enable GMP startup, process qualifications and validations while ensuring regulatory compliance and operational excellence.

The role requires 5+ years in biopharma and 3+ years in people leadership, with strong analytical method development experience and exceptional communication skills.